Photos
Holy Mass in Commemoration of The 13th Anniversary of the Canonization of Saint Camilla Battista Varani. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (Philadelphia, PA)
-2023-
The Aid Society was thrilled to participate in the 2023 Keys & Sword Event.
-2022-
Holy Mass in commemoration of the 12th Anniversary of the Canonization of Saint Camilla Battista Varani. Cahtedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (Philadelphia, PA).
Father Gerald Dennis Gill, Rector and Pastor of the Cathedral, speaking about St. Camilla during the homily.
Members of the Aid Society of Saint Camilla Battista Varani praying during the Mass.
Venerating the Saint Camilla Relic.
Ed Varani, President of the Saint Camilla Aid Society of Saint Camilla Battista Varani with the Deacon.
Ed Varani thanking Father Gill for saying the Mass.
Ed Varani, Mario Varani, and Judge Mike Burns posing with the portrait of Saint Camilla that was donated to the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
Joe Aquilante, Ed Varani, Mario Varani and Judge Mike Burns with the portrait of Saint Camilla Battista Varani.
Members of the Aid Society of Saint Camilla Battista Varani after the anniversary mass.
Portrait of Saint Camilla Battista Varani.
- 2021 -
Holy Mass in Commemoration of The 11th Anniversary of the Canonization of Saint Camilla Battista Varani.
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (Philadelphia, PA)
Father Gerald Dennis Gill, Rector & Pastor of the Cathedral speaks about Saint Camilla
Attendees walking to the front of the Cathedral to venerate the First Class Relic of Saint Camilla
The First Class Relic of Saint Camilla
Venerating the Relic
MIke Burns, V.P. of the Saint Camilla Aid Society handing out prayer cards
One of the many faithful followers of Saint Camilla
- 2020 -
Holy Mass in Commemoration of The 10th Anniversary of the Canonization of Saint Camilla Battista Varani
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (Philadelphia, PA)
1st Class Relic of Saint Camilla displayed before mass - Also shown is the Saint Camilla banner, given to The Aid Society in 1956 by the Poor Clare Nuns from Camerino, Italy
Cathedral Basilica before mass
Father Gerald Dennis Gill, Rector & Pastor of the Cathedral, prays to Saint Camilla before mass
Father Gill at the altar celebrating the 10th Anniversary Mass of Saint Camilla's canonization
Mike Burns (VP of Aid Society), Mario Varani, and Ed Varani (President of Aid Society) before the mass
Father Gill concludes the mass celebration
Members of the Aid Society before mass
Members of the Aid Society after the anniversary mass
Members of the congregation pray to Saint Camilla after mass
Mario Varani, Ed Varani, & Mike Burns after the mass
- 2019 -
Ed and Mario Varani praying at the Monastery in Camerino Italy at Saint Camilla`s shrine
Ed and Mario Varani in front of the Saint Camilla Shrine
Ed Varani Sister Christiana, and Mike Burns at the Church in the Monastery , Camerino Italy
Ed Varani and Poor Clare Nun Sister Christiana
Stain glass window depiction of Saint Camilla, located in Saint Thomas of Canterbury, Woodford Green, Essex England.
Mike Burns in front of the Saint Camilla Shrine, in Camerino Italy
Sister Christiana describes the damaged caused by the lasted earthquake.
2000 - 2010
2009 – Statue outside the community
Aid Society Member Don Burns Receives Communion from Bishop Thomas – October 24, 2010
Some of the Aid Society Members at Breakfast following the Mass in Langhorne – October 24, 2010
Ed Varani & Bishop Thomas – October 24, 2010
Picture of Saint Camilla at Her Shrine in Rome – October 16, 2010
Bishop Thomas Celebrates Mass for Saint Camilla in Langhorne – October 24, 2010
Poster in Rome of the Saints Canonized – October 17, 2010
Decendents of Saint Camilla Praying at Her Shrine – October 16, 2010
Mike Burns & Ed Varani outside the church before the Vespers for Saint Camilla – October 16, 2010
Presenting the Plaque to the Poor Clare Sisters on Behalf of the Aid Society – October 16, 2010
Pope Benedict XVI at the Canonization Mass October 17, 2010
Tapestry of Saint Camilla Hanging Above the Vatican – October 17, 2010
Saint Peter’s Square After the Canonization of Saint Camilla – October 17, 2010
The Vatican – October 17, 2010
The Canonization of Saint Camilla – October 17, 2010
1980s -1990s
1980s – Members of The Aid Society At A Fundraiser
1980s – Members of The Aid Society At A Fundraiser
1980s – Members of The Aid Society At A Fundraiser
1980s – Members of The Aid Society At A Fundraiser
1980s – Edino Varani & Family Visit The Poor Claire Nuns In Camerino, Italy
1980s – Maria Varani Visits The Shrine At The Monastery In Camerino
1990s – Gemma Varani Visits The Nuns In Camerino, Italy
1990s – Edino Varani Visits The Nuns In Camerino, Italy
1990s – Nuns At The Poor Claire Monastery In Camerino, Italy
1980s-1990s – Chapel On Susquehanna Rd, Upper Dublin, PA
1960s - 1970s
1960′s – Some of The Original Aid Society Members
1960′s – Some of The Original Aid Society Members
1970s – the Chapel built By Aid Society In Castle Nuova
1970s – the Chapel built By Aid Society In Castle Nuova
1970s – The Chapel built By Aid Society In Castle Nuova
1940s - 1950s
1940s – Original Chapel In South Philadelphia
1950′s – Some of The Original Aid Society Members
1950′s – Some of The Original Aid Society Members
1950′s – Some of The Original Aid Society Members
1950′s – Some of The Original Aid Society Members
1950′s – Some of The Original Aid Society Members
1950s – Priest Giving Blessing At Fundraiser
1950′s – Fundraiser Held In North Philadelphia
1951 – Edward And Gemma Varani Shown With The First Class Relic In Their East Oak Lane Home